BDE: Leibel Blesofsky, OBM
With great sadness, we report the passing of Leibel Blesofsky OBM, a Chazzan and long-time resident of Crown Heights. He passed away on Monday, the 22nd of Iyar, 5782. Updated with Levaya information
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Head Shliach Joins Young Shluchim On Live Tour of Tzfas
In honor of the Yartzeit of R’ Yisroel Aryeh Leib and Pesach Sheini, young Shluchim joined a virtual gathering where they enjoyed a live tour of the Tzfas, including the Kever of the Rebbe’s brother where they were joined by Head Shliach Rabbi Chaim Kaplan.
All Crown Heights Schools Join Forces
Unbeknown to many, the New York State Board of Education has currently proposed new guidelines that will undermine the foundation and future of our education system. The Schools of Crown Heights have joined forces to appose this.
A New Yoga Studio Opening in Crown Heights
Vessel is a yoga studio opened by long time Crown Heights resident Riki Rosenthal. The studio was created to serve the needs of the crown heights community by offering separate classes for both women and men.
8:00pm: How Do You Avoid Being a “Mechanical” Jew, Preforming Mitzvos Robotically?
The topics in this week’s 403rd episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: How Do You Avoid Being a “Mechanical” Jew, Preforming Mitzvos Robotically? Does Torah Provide Us With a Better and Healthier Life? Is Halacha (Jewish Law) Rigid and Inflexible?
BDE: Mrs. Sima Karp, 56, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Sima Karp OBM, a Crown Heights resident known for her open home to guests. She passed away on Sunday, the 21st of Iyar, 5782 after battling an extended illness.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Officer Assassinated in Tehran
An officer from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps was assassinated in a shooting attack in Tehran Sunday afternoon, the IRGC reported.
One year ago, Rabbi Shlomo Noginski, left, was stabbed eight times by a terrorist and in response, pledged to open a new yeshivah In New England to educate an initial cohort of eight rabbis. Last week, philanthropist Robert Kraft, second from right, inaugurated the new program, as Rabbi Dan Rodkin, director of Shaloh House, a Chabad-affiliated school and Jewish community center in the Boston area, and other donors looked on. (Credit: Olga Mariotti)
Boston Terror Victim Realizes Dream of Opening New England Rabbinical School
On May 19, the Jewish holiday of Lag BaOmer, the ribbon-cutting for a new rabbinical school was held in Brighton, Mass., with philanthropist Robert Kraft flanked by local rabbis, dignitaries and elected officials.
BDE: Mr. Isser (Irwin) Goldstein, 75, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mr. Isser (Irwin) Goldstein OBM, a former Crown Heights resident who was mekarev through a letter in a Sefer Torah and is the father of Shluchim.
One Family, One Life, One World, We Are Hatzalah
As we approach the final stretch of Hatzalahthon 3, we are blown away by the support and love we are seeing. With just about 24 hours to go, we have already eclipsed the $14 Million mark.
Photo Gallery: Lag B’Omer Parade Floods Antwerp
Hundreds of men women and children flooded the streets of Antwerp this year in a Lag B’Omer Parade to remember.
New Congressional District Map Creates A Mega Jewish District, Includes Crown Heights
It was an expected shock for many politicians across New York State, as the Special Master released the new lines drawn for congressional districts for New York. For the Jews of Brooklyn, the biggest shock was District #9, a Mega Jewish district which includes Crown Heights.
The Jew Project, Documenting Jewish Lives
Yisroel Teitelbaum is literally a Jewish Giant who has created the JewProject, a photo documentary of diversity and Unity in Jewish individuals.
Getting Burnt Out From Summer Camp
Rabbi Gershon Avtzon of Cincinnati, OH, answers a weekly question pertaining to relevant issues in the Chabad community.
PSA: Temporary B12 Bus Stop Closure At Schenectady Ave & Lefferts Ave
The B12 bus stop located at Schenectady Ave & Lefferts Ave will be temporarily closed starting Tuesday do to road work on Empire Blvd.
Chabad Houses of Nigeria Enter 120 Million Mitzvos Campaign
The Chabad houses of Abuja and Lagos Nigeria utilized Lag Baomer to encourage participation in the 120 million Mitzvos campaign organized by Merkos
Can We Rely On You? The Organization That the Rebbe Made an Appeal For
When Crown Heights Hatzalah rushes to a patient and gauges what equipment, gear, and/or medications will be needed, money indeed is never a factor. Whatever it takes to bring the best possible treatment is the only option. Hatzalah never considers the cost.
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